Ottawa Job of the Day

Ottawa Job of the Day: Usher of the Black Rod (Senate of Canada)

2013-03-15T13:30:00.000-04:00

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

Education
• A degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience.

Experience
· Experience in managing projects and staff;

· Demonstrated success coordinating protocol, logistics and administration for ceremonial events and programs; and

· Experience dealing with parliamentarians would be considered an asset.

Knowledge
· Good understanding of the legal, historical and cultural conditions of parliamentary institutions in Canada and abroad;

· Knowledge of ceremonies that are part of Canada’s parliamentary heritage;

• Knowledge of the Canadian parliamentary system, the legislative process and the constitutional mandate of the Senate;

· Knowledge of the current political agenda, current legislative initiatives and current domestic issues would be considered an asset; and

· Knowledge of current security issues, both domestic and international, as well as remedial approaches and applications for resolution, would also be considered an asset.

More info: http://www.parl.gc.ca/EmploymentOpportunities/viewer.aspx?DocumentFileID=5481

Ottawa Job of the Day: Webmaster, Ottawa Senators

2013-02-04T13:30:00.000-05:00

The Webmaster is responsible for updating and maintaining all websites using content management systems, specifically: www.ottawasenators.com, www.ottawasenatorsfoundation.com, www.capitaltickets.ca, www.scotiabankplace.ca, www.bellsensplex.ca and www.bellcapitalcup.ca.

The Webmaster is also responsible for preparing and sending all emails for Senators Sports & Entertainment, ensuring all tools and online applications are running efficiently and best practices are being followed.

More info: http://hockeyjobs.nhl.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=52128

Ottawa Job of the Day: Traffic Announcer

2013-02-01T13:30:00.000-05:00

SkyWords Media, Canada’s #1 source for traffic information has an immediate opening for a Traffic Announcer in our Ottawa Office.

Responsibilities include gathering and reporting traffic and weather information for various stations in Ottawa, as well as various areas of Ontario.

Qualifications:

A certificate or diploma from a recognized broadcast school.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of on-air experience, preferably in traffic or news.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience using Cool Edit or Adobe Audition.
Have a vast knowledge of the Burli Software System.

More info: http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/job_view.asp?jobID=34966

Ottawa Job of the Day: Museum Exhibit Planner

2012-12-20T13:30:00.000-05:00

Located in Ottawa's downtown core, this museum corporation is partners with Canada's War Museum, Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Children's Museum.

Role and Responsibilities

As an experienced Exhibit planner, you will work alongside the Curator for planning, executing and managing the exhibit for props/materials, staging, schedules and any corporate needs for a successful exhibit.
Project management tasks include: contracting professional services, purchasing museum hands-on props and materials, and researching exhibit storyline
The Planner will also collaborate with all aspects of the museum staff like: program interpreters and curatorial staff

More info: http://www1.excelhr.com/tabid/291/OpportunityNumber/6012098/rid/0/Default.Aspx

Ottawa Job of the Day: Underwater Archaeology Technician

2012-12-19T13:30:00.000-05:00

Work Environment

Parks Canada is a network of professional and technical expertise established to support National Parks, National Historic Sites and National Marine Conservation Areas in the protection and presentation of cultural and natural resources. Offices for this position are located in Cornwall and Ottawa, Ontario.

Challenge
The successful candidate will serve as a diving and support technician for Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology Service, a national team based in Ottawa that conducts work across Canada at National Parks, National Marine Conservation Areas, and National Historic Sites. Within the wider Parks Canada organization this team helps protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada’s underwater cultural heritage and helps foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of these sites for present and future generations. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced professional scientific archaeological divers and technologists and participate in a range of tasks including archaeological fieldwork, surveys, logistics support, and boat and vehicle operation in all regions of Canada. Much of this work takes place in remote and environmentally challenging locations. It requires excellent technical aptitude in diving-related equipment operation, maintenance and repair, keen professional diving skills and experience, effective interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to fit into a dynamic professional team.

More info: https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&psrsMode=1&poster=200296

Ottawa Job of the Day: Designer at Soshal Group

2012-12-12T13:30:00.000-05:00

Soshal Group is looking for a strategic, self-motivated individual with experience and skills in designing for desktop and mobile devices. You must have a strong background in creative design concepts and methodologies, as well as a general understanding of user experience best practices as they relate to design.

Our designers aren’t just masters of aesthetics… We expect a strong understanding and application of UX/UI best practices, helping with everything from the planning stages of a product through to final polishing.

We operate efficiently and are able to do so due to our team’s excellent communication skills. It is imperative that you are open and timely with communication and seek to address and solve challenges proactively.

The digital space changes at a fast pace and you must demonstrate that you are evolving with it. The ability and passion for ongoing learning is essential to the success of our team, thus it is expected that a portion of your “non-work” time is used to sharpen your skills and to keep abreast of industry best practices.

More info: http://jobfinder.investottawa.ca/?job_listing=designer

Ottawa Job of the Day: Orchestra Operations Assistant Personnel Manager

2012-11-29T13:30:00.000-05:00

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for creating and maintaining the NAC facilities scheduling in Artifax and OPAS for the NAC Orchestra. He or she also maintains the NACO musicians’ calendar, monthly bulletin and mailing list.He or she will also manage multiple choirs. The incumbent acts as the Pops operations and Production liaison for props, lighting, costumes and rehearsals. He or she also provides support to the Orchestra Manager as well as the Managing Director on special projects only. In addition, the incumbent will also provide support in the Personnel Office, and will engage musicians for Pops concerts. Travel may be required with the Orchestra on Tours and/on Run-outs. Work schedule for this position may vary from time to time.

More info: http://www4.nac-cna.ca/en/about/careers/jobdetails.cfm?ID=1016

Ottawa Job of the Day: Referee and Beach Volleyball Event Coordinator

2012-11-23T13:30:00.000-05:00

Volleyball Canada

Application Deadline: November 30, 2012 Starting Date: January 21, 2013

Position: Referee and Beach Volleyball Event Coordinator

Job Description:
Referee Management:

- Office resource person relating to the National Officials Committee (NOC) programs including any meetings, reporting and evaluation that may be needed for the NOC.
- Assist in the annual budget development process as they relate to the NOC programs and subsequent budget reporting for the program.
- National and International referee database, compilation of all reports and activity forms.
- Preparation of the ROC meeting, National Clinic, National championships.
- Manage the indoor and beach referees’ database.
- Keep close liaison with FIVB and NORCECA technical department.
- Manage logistics for international traveling referees (flights, visas, accommodation)
- Responsible for ongoing communication to all hosts regarding upcoming deadlines, changes or pertinent host/event information/ requirements for referees at domestic events.
- Keep liaison with Rules of the Game Chair and Domestic Development Director to implement new rules, as well as modify existing ones.
- Administer and insure proper translation of the yearly rulebook.
- Ensure rulebook is printed in sufficient quantities, in both official languages, and respects any partner agreements that have the right to a feature in the publication.

Beach Volleyball Events Management:

Beach National Championships

- Manage, in conjunction with the National Championships Committee (NCC) and hosts, logistics, operations, human resources, timelines, budget, staging, and program reporting of the Beach National Championships.
- Office resource person relating to the Beach Volleyball NCC (BVNCC) sub-committee programs including any meetings, reporting and evaluation that may be needed for the BVNCC.
- Assist with the Communication, Marketing and Sponsorship Servicing of the Beach Volleyball National Championships.
- Assist in the annual budget development process as they relate to the BVNCC/NCC programs and subsequent budget reporting for the program.
- Manage registration process for the Beach Volleyball National Championships.
- Assist with the bid and selection process of hosts.
- Liaison to the Provincial/Territorial Associations for the program.
- Manage the National Point System.

Other Beach Volleyball Events
- Assist in the planning and delivery of any beach volleyball events hosted by Volleyball Canada as assigned.

More info: http://www.sirc.ca/careers/jobs_view.cfm?id=6333&show=&search=&intJobType=0&intJobTypeStatus=0&start_row=1

Ottawa Job of the Day: Exec Director, Judo Canada

2012-11-19T13:30:00.000-05:00

The Executive Director will provide leadership in executing Judo Canada’s strategic priorities and will be responsible for overseeing all Judo Canada programs. Organizational Structure The Executive Director (ED) reports to the President.

Main responsibilities
• Develop and implement annual operational plans consistent with Judo Canada’s Strategic priorities.
• Develop policies, planning documents and recommendations for review and approval and present them to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that Judo Canada’s actions are consistent with nationally accepted standards and practices.
• Prepares annual budgets and financial documentation as required by sponsors, partners and for other monitoring purpose.
• Monitor agreed on by the association key performance objectives and indicators.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and generate reports on findings with appropriate recommendations.
• Manage and evaluate staff under his direct jurisdiction.
• Maintain strong partnerships with the primary funding partners of sport in Canada, including Sport Canada, Own the Podium, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Sport for Life, and other key agencies.
• Maintain strong partnership with Provincial/Territorial Judo Associations and their funding partners in an effort to align all plans into a Strategic plan of Judo development in Canada.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as an executive leader with excellent management, administrative, communication and financial skills, experience while leading sport organizations at the domestic and international levels. Strong consultative, facilitation and decision-making skills are required. Knowledge of the amateur sporting system of Canada is preferred. Knowledge of the Canadian judo community and the ability to communicate in both official languages are key assets.

More info: http://www.sirc.ca/careers/jobs_view.cfm?id=6323&show=&search=&intJobType=0&intJobTypeStatus=0&start_row=1

Ottawa Job of the Day: Tree Climber

2012-11-12T13:30:00.000-05:00

Experienced arborist tree climber needed
I am a tree service estimator that's looking for a tree service partner with the proper tools. such as harness, chainsaw's, climbing rope, spur's vehicle and liability insurance, who is experienced in the tree service industry. I have a contract now that need's to be taken care of as well as pending contracts. The person I am looking for must be friendly, hard working, punctual, and a multitasker. This is a potential opportunity to supplement your income and be a team player. My speciality is selling a chop and drop special where we go in on the site do a chop and drop and leave. There will be work in the Cornwall and Surrounding area and sometime's Ottawa.

More info: http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-other-Experienced-arborist-tree-climber-needed-W0QQAdIdZ428960458

Ottawa Job of the Day: Banknote Designer

2012-11-06T13:30:00.000-05:00

Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited produces banknotes and payment systems, passports and passport issuing systems, lottery tickets and electronic lottery games, postage stamps, securities certificates, shareholder communications, and other high security documents and related issuing systems. The Company markets its products to government agencies and authorities, as well as to institutional and other customers in more than 40 countries.

To use exceptional creative abilities to prepare conceptual designs, develop final, secure linework, illustrations and digital files for the production of a wide range of security documents.

More info: http://www.workopolis.com/jobsearch/job/14135236?&OMAlert=Y&cid=721%3A19L%3A14296

Ottawa Job of the Day: Nuclear Operator (Trainee)

2012-11-05T13:30:00.000-05:00

Under supervision, to perform routine functions and other duties with specific instructions, in respect to the operation of the NRU Nuclear Research Reactor. The operator will train on an operating shift, carrying out tasks of increasing complexity under the guidance of experienced supervision and Nuclear Operators 1. Short classroom training courses and some self-directed computer-based training will complement the on-the-job training in the workplace.

To qualify as a Nuclear Operator 2, the NO Trainee would have to go through an eight-stage progression period of on-the-job training. Progression through the eight Trainee stages will occur at six-month intervals, provided the employee meets the training and skill requirements at each level. For a continuing full-time employee, progression to the Nuclear Operator 2 rate will normally occur after four years in the Trainee classification, subject to meeting the training and skill requirements.

Qualifications

An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with credits in Mathematics (MCB4U), Chemistry (SCH3U), Physics (SPH3U), and English (ENG4U)

OR

A minimum of Ontario Grade 12 advanced level plus four Ontario Academic Credits (OAC) in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and English

OR

The equivalent in education to one of the above requirements.

Mechanical or hands-on operational experience would be an asset.

More info: http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/aecl/en/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=691409

Ottawa Job of the Day: Head Coach, U of Ottawa Football

2012-11-01T13:30:00.000-04:00

Heading into our 132nd year of the Men’s Football Program, the University of Ottawa has a history of success in winning both provincial and national championships. We are committed to continuing this long tradition of excellence and are seeking a dynamic head coach with proven leadership skills and a history of success. The University has identified football as one of its national recognition programs and has committed to investing significantly into the program over the coming years.

The Head Coach and Program Manager will have access to a new, year-round, multi-sport domed stadium, centralized football operations as well as a strong support structure that encompasses academics, marketing and communications and long-term athlete development services. The University of Ottawa is a leader in the OUA and the CIS in student-athlete support, including scholarships, academic support, and medical and paramedical services.

The Head Coach is responsible for coaching and long-term program development. The incumbent manages the program with the resources provided to ensure the academic success and athletic development of the student-athletes. The Head Coach helps the University build community support for the football program and contributes to resource development initiatives to enhance the student-athlete experience.

More info: https://uottawa.njoyn.com/cl2/xweb/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=Z1laRRoXCBNwFHVyNl0gCCZIeWdEcFFUdUhZUi0LE2IsK0ccL0IYe2B3BwkbVhJSQXEqWA%3D%3D&chk=dFlbQBJe&CLID=27081&page=jobdetails&JobID=J1012-0805&brid=38927&LANG=1

Ottawa Job of the Day: Costume Designer

2012-10-29T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Classic Theatre Festival is currently looking for a COSTUME DESIGNER for the 2013 summer season. We are Ottawa Valley's only professional summer theatre company, and have been in operation since 2010.

The plays for our 2013 season are:

The Star-Spangled Girl by Neil Simon3 cast members: 1 woman, 2 men
Rehearsals start June 25
Show runs July 12 to Aug. 4

The Marriage-Go-Round by Leslie Stevens4 cast members: 2 men, 2 women
Rehearsals start July 23
Show runs Aug. 9 to Sept. 1

More info: http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/job_view.asp?jobID=32947

Ottawa Job of the Day: Water Ride Designer

2012-10-19T13:30:00.000-04:00

Working as part of the Water Ride Design Team, you will use your qualifications and experience, together with your superior communication and technical skills, (e.g.: 3D AutoCAD) to become an expert in custom water ride design. Specifically, you will:

• Work alongside the Account Executives to intelligently interpret the client’s needs and to design cost effective water rides that represent the very best value in terms of entertainment value, safety and capacity.

• Design and layout site specific custom water rides and multi-flume complexes.

• Prepare proposal drawings and renderings for presentation to clients.

• Work with ProSlide’s industry partners and colleagues to take projects from conceptual design to operating reality.

More info

Ottawa Job of the Day: Graphic Designer at Envision Online

2012-10-18T13:30:00.000-04:00

This is your chance to change the face of the web, one site at a time. Envision Online is hiring one great designer who will provide original site designs and other graphics work for the web. If you have 3+ years of experience creating original designs for CMS-driven sites it could be you!

Deeply versed in user experience and user interface design, your websites are as easy to use as they are on the eyes. Your knowledge includes CSS, HTML and how a site’s moving parts work together.

You’ve come a long way since you got your design diploma. Now you’re a leader in design: highly active in the design community, your design tweets or blog posts are highly sought after. Maybe you’re even an RGD.

You’re definitely a professional when it comes to meeting deadlines and making presentations. Design is about communication, and you are a great communicator about design, relishing the opportunity to articulate your design decisions to non-designers, including clients.But when clients want to make design changes you’re understanding and accommodating, because after all it’s their baby too.

You have vision, but in the end you love what can happen in a highly collaborative environment.

More info: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=3975813&trk=jobs_share_fb

Ottawa Job of the Day: Editorial Internships with Ottawa Magazine

2012-10-16T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Ottawa office of St. Joseph Media, which publishes Ottawa Magazine (a city magazine) and Where Ottawa Magazine (a tourism magazine), is now accepting unpaid internship applications from university or college graduates for November/December 2012 and January 2013.

Editorial interns are involved in many aspects of production of the magazines. They receive hands-on experience researching, interviewing, fact-checking, proof reading, and writing for print and/or web. Each intern works closely with the editors and is encouraged to generate ideas for the magazines/websites. An interest in, and enthusiasm for, Ottawa and its people, events, and culture are a must. Candidates should also have excellent oral and written communication skills, be extremely creative, highly organized, and incredibly attentive to detail.

We are also looking for two interns for two- or three-day internships (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for January/February 2013.

These internships are unpaid, however they offer new graduates the opportunity to see what the magazine industry in Ottawa is like and the work that goes into publishing magazines. They will work on magazine issues at their various stages and also get opportunities to write and get clippings (print and/or online) to add to their portfolios.

More info: http://www.ottawamagazine.com/editorial-internships/

Ottawa Job of the Day: Volunteer Zombie

2012-09-25T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, is seeking volunteers, young and old, breathing or not, to add "life" to Incident at the Bunker: a Zombie Adventure. In partnership with Haunted Walks Ottawa, the Diefenbunker will host three nights of family-friendly zombie mayhem this Halloween.

Bring your best undead look! A volunteer orientation session will be held on October 13, for Zombie shifts on October 20, 27 and November 3. This session will include: How to Get Lost in the Bunker, Undead Dress Up 101 and Eating Brains for Beginners.

Contact Heather Montgomery at volunteer@diefenbunker.ca or 613-839-0007 to apply.

Families and new Canadians welcome. Great opportunity for group volunteering.

Zombie costumes and brains not provided.

More info about volunteering: http://www.volunteerottawa.ca/vo-clean/view-opportunity.php?opportunityId=4049

More info about the event is here: http://ottawastart.com/story/18004.php

Ottawa Job of the Day: Hockey DJ / Announcer

2012-09-17T13:30:00.000-04:00

West End Junior B Hockey team in need of a volunteer announcer/DJ wanted for Home Games. Commitment is about 3 hours per week.

More info: http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-other-DJ-Announcer-W0QQAdIdZ412932692

Ottawa Job of the Day: Mascot

2012-09-14T13:30:00.000-04:00

A well known West Ottawa restaurant is looking for person to be our Mascot. We provide the suit, you provide the personality. Part-time, usually evenings on week-ends.

More info: http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-other-Mascot-W0QQAdIdZ413477012

Ottawa Job of the Day: Magician's Assistant

2012-09-10T13:30:00.000-04:00

We are looking for a new MAGICIANS ASSISTANT for Illusionist, Michael Bourada.

Michael presents a show which travels all over Eastern Canada each year. He performs illusions where you see people appear, disappear, float in the air, are cut up and much more!

We are looking for a motivated, team first woman who preferably has some stage experience (dance, cheerleading). Now because of the nature of the business, we need someone of specific requirements:

* Must be 115lbs or less
* Must not be taller than 5'5"
* Must be 19 years or older

You will be given the amazing opportunity to perform in beautiful theatres and auditoriums for live audiences. Although its not full time work for the assistant, it will be a job that gives you a secondary source of income all while performing in an amazing show with amazing people.

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-tv-media-fashion-Be-a-Magicians-Assistant-W0QQAdIdZ409578148

Ottawa Job of the Day: Music Director/Organist at St James Anglican Church

2012-09-07T13:30:00.000-04:00

Music Director/Organist
St James Anglican Church Manotick
P/T position includes weekly service & other events. Start date negotiable. Submit resume by Sept 25.
Info: 613-692-2082

More info: http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-jobs-other-Music-Director-Organist-W0QQAdIdZ409335987

Ottawa Job of the Day: Graphic Designer, Ottawa Senators

2012-09-06T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Graphic Designer is responsible for applying graphic and design skills to develop creative visual solutions and designs for the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Scotiabank Place, Bell Senplex, Senators Foundation, and Capital Tickets.

Qualifications
• 2-3 years previous experience as a graphic artist in web and print design
• University degree or college diploma in visual arts or graphic arts
• Creative ability and artistic talent as demonstrated by work portfolio
• QuarkXpress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Flash
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

More info: http://senators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=49225

Ottawa Job of the Day: Director of Communication, Canadian Curling Association

2012-09-05T13:30:00.000-04:00

A newly created opportunity has become available at the CCA for the role of Director, Communication & Media Relations. This position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the CCA and will require a very close working relationship with the Director, Event Operations and the Director, Information Technology, as well as the CCA’s CEO and Senior Management Team. This is a full-time position with the primary focus on directing the overall communications of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for the communication plan and program for the CCA including internal and external communications and related quality assurance. This position will play a significant role in CCA media releases, newsletters, publications, annual report, brochures, and on-line communications. This position will also serve as a primary media contact for the CCA and its portfolio of championship events to help liaise with the local and national media. This position will require business and event-related travel, specifically during selected winter months.

More info: http://jobview.monster.ca/GetJob.aspx?JobID=113809212&aid=44623304&WT.mc_n=JSAHG10

Ottawa Job of the Day: Ottawa Senators Sens Squad / Promo Team

2012-08-30T13:30:00.000-04:00

Are you a huge hockey fan? Do you have infectious enthusiasm and love meeting new people? We’re looking for people like you to join “THE SENS SQUAD”, our team of performers who generate fun and energy inside the arena at Ottawa Senators games.

The Sens Squad is an interactive group appearing at all Sens games as well as events in the community. Their role is part cheerleader (without the actual cheerleading or pompoms), part promotional street team, and part super fan.

At games, the team assists with in-arena contests and activities, in-arena activities and promotions (t-shirt tosses, ticket upgrades, prize giveaways, trivia contests, etc.), as well as welcoming fans before the game (giveaways, face paint, cheer cards, etc.)

The team also represents the organization at various events and appearances throughout the community, with particular emphasis on marketing, fan development, and community/non-profit events.

More info: http://ottawasenators.com/auditions